Challenges for endocrine surgeons: management of a colossal normotensive pheochromocytoma

Authors

  • Zahir Hussain Department of Endocrine Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Jabamalai Ferdinant Department of Endocrine Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Senthilkumar M. S. Department of Endocrine Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Kumaran M. P. Department of Endocrine Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Saivishnupriya V. Department of Endocrine Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20182796

Keywords:

Asymptomatic, Perioperative management, Pheochromocytoma, Normotensive

Abstract

Although the presentation of pheochromocytoma is remarkably protean, it usually presents as sustained or paroxysmal hypertension with triad of headache, palpitation and diaphoresis. The Incidence of serendipitously discovered pheochromocytoma is approximately 4% to 8%. Perioperative management of such cases are not only controversial but also poses infallible challenges to the surgeon. This case report intends to highlight an unusual presentation of asymptomatic, normotensive pheochromocytoma as a huge abdominal mass and its management.

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Published

2018-06-25

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